Category Archives: Writing

When you make it to the big stage….

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

When you get invited onto the big stage, you must perform. That’s what I think of when I think of writer Emily Gatlin. I met Emily when she worked at Reed’s Gumtree Books in Tupelo. I got to know her … Continue reading →

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A Possum’s lucky day

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

A possum ran to the edge of the road this morning. It was 4:35 am, I was groggy and a possum’s general well-being wasn’t high on my to-do list. He looked at me with his little beady possum eyes and … Continue reading →

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Fit4Change Blog: Day 7 of 48 — The Gift of a bad day

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s a little after 7 a.m. and I’m still looking for the truck that hit me. Not sure why today was a rough workout for me, but it was. To Coach Clark’s credit, the coaches threw everything but the kitchen … Continue reading →

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No Snow Envy

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

I see all the pictures of snow in Tennessee pop up on my Facebook feed and I feel a little tinge of jealousy. Then I remember where I live. I live in Jackson, Mississippi. We can’t drive when it rains. … Continue reading →

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Secrets of Success

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Amy and I went to a meeting for my son’s PSAT prep class. The teachers flashed a slide up on the screen that read: The best predictor of SUCCESS: • Grit • Self-Control • Zest • Social Intelligence • Gratitude … Continue reading →

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#Fit4Change Blog Day 6 of 48:

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

5 a.m. I’m standing on the 45-yard line on Madison Central’s football field. It’s 45 degrees with a 13 mph wind that makes the 45 degrees on the thermometer a lie. I’m wearing shorts. No one ever said I was … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Choice

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

It’s very easy to allow broken people to define who you are. But at the end of the day, it’s good to remember they’re the ones who are suffering. You don’t have to join into their pain. Anger and fear … Continue reading →

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#Fit4Change Blog Day 4 of 48

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Congratulations, you survived the first week. You’re sore (and tired). You’ve done things you never thought you would in your life. For example: Today, I jumped rope, then pushed a board 3/4 the way across a football field. When I … Continue reading →

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Fit4Change Blog: Day 3 of 48

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Sore? Good. That means your body is starting to change. How’s your attitude? Sore, too? If it is, I get it. What seemed like a good idea a couple of days ago isn’t so much today. My first time through … Continue reading →

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Powerball Dreaming

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Marshall Ramsey

Most of us didn’t win the Powerball. Our grand visions and lush dreams have fallen to the wayside. We woke up, got ready and went to our jobs. It’s just another day that ends with Y. I didn’t buy a … Continue reading →

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